<p>That was one emotional roller coaster ride of a spring break. It was a bit of a shock to see my son arrive home looking woeful, reserved and a little more disheveled (longer hair, grey whites) than i would have liked to see. As the week progress more of the lively kid I know and love emerged. We clashed a little about moving off campus, career aspirations and what I would want out of college life for him and what he wants. By the end of the week I think I have a better understanding of what he’s going through and I think he has a better understanding of me and that I will always be his biggest fan.<br>
I don’t know if every kid feels this way about uofc but my son describes the scene as too intense academically which leaves little room for creativity and off campus pursuits.
He does plan on moving off campus and hopes to build a family with the people he’s rooming with. If it doesn’t work out he’ll figure out Plan B. He feels he’s gotten a feel for what dorm life is like and it’s not something he enjoyed or embraced.
It was great having him home and I will miss him. I’m sure next time he comes home there will be even more changes.<br>
It’s not easy letting go and trusting that our children’s decisions will be the right ones. It’s hard when parents goals and aspirations don’t always match with theirs.</p>